Adjunct Faculty - Criminal Justice (Part-Time)

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate part-time faculty member for Criminal Justice. This role involves designing engaging courses, fostering critical thinking, and creating a supportive learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence. If you are motivated to inspire and empower students while integrating innovative teaching strategies, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to student success and community engagement in a collaborative academic setting.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field required.
• Preferred candidates should have teaching experience and online skills.

Responsibilities

• Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote active student participation.
• Create an effective learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity.

Skills

Teaching Excellence

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Online Instructional Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Criminal Justice

J.D.

Master's Degree in Criminology

Tools

Online Learning Platforms

Job description

CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACULTY, PART-TIME
TRUMAN COLLEGE

Truman College is currently seeking a part-time faculty to teach Criminal Justice. If you have passion for teaching and learning, and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem-solving.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. You must demonstrate excellence in teaching, commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process and the ability to inspire, motivate and empower students to succeed.
2. Design courses to meet learning outcomes, and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
3. Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
4. Maintain office hours.
5. Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities, and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or J.D.
2. Previous teaching experience is preferred.
3. We prefer candidates with knowledge of online learning platforms and online instructional skills.

To Apply:

1. A cover letter specifying which discipline you are applying for.
2. A copy of your current resume or curriculum vitae.
3. A statement of your teaching philosophy.
4. A legible copy of your college transcripts (Unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts must be provided at time of hire.)
5. Two letters of recommendation.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in CCC!